Trusted Home Energy Audit for Georgetown Homeowners
A Home Energy Audit in Georgetown typically costs between $250 and $600 for a full assessment, and most audits can be scheduled within 48 hours with same-day reporting on findings. Our team at Topside Attic Insulation Georgetown has performed building-envelope diagnostics on over 9,000 homes since 2016, and we publish before-and-after blower-door numbers on every applicable job so you can verify the performance change in a single figure. If your upstairs rooms won’t cool below 78 degrees in July, or your winter gas bills have climbed 40% since you bought your home, an audit will show you exactly where conditioned air is escaping and which fixes will deliver measurable results. Call (254) 970-2136 to schedule - a live person answers 24/7, and we’ll have a written price in your hands before any work starts.
What Our Home Energy Audit Service Includes
Blower Door Test
A blower-door test is a pressurization reading that shows, in one number, how much air your building envelope is losing. We depressurize your home with a calibrated fan mounted in an exterior door frame, then measure the airflow required to maintain a 50-pascal pressure difference between inside and outside. In Georgetown’s older neighborhoods like Berry Creek and Sun City, we regularly see initial readings above 4,000 CFM50 in homes built before 2010 - meaning the house exchanges its entire volume of conditioned air with outdoor air every few minutes. Our crew seals top plates, can lights, and penetrations, then re-tests so you walk away with a documented before-and-after comparison.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Thermal imaging, or infrared thermography, reveals surface temperature differences that indicate missing insulation, air leaks, or moisture intrusion behind finished walls and ceilings. We use FLIR cameras sensitive to 0.05°C differences, which matters in Georgetown’s climate where attic temperatures can hit 140°F in August and make insulation gaps glaringly obvious. During a thermal imaging inspection, we’ll scan every exterior wall, ceiling, and accessible floor to produce a photo record showing exactly where your thermal boundary is compromised. Homeowners in Georgetown’s newer builds near Wolf Ranch and Rancho Sienna are often surprised to find insulation voids around vaulted ceiling penetrations that the builder’s inspection missed entirely.
Insulation Inspection
An insulation inspection measures existing R-values, checks for proper installation depth and coverage, and identifies compression, moisture damage, or pest contamination that has degraded performance. In Georgetown, we find batts installed upside-down with the vapor barrier facing the wrong direction in roughly one-third of homes built between 2000 and 2015, particularly in developments along Williams Drive and FM 2338. We document everything with photos and depth measurements, then compare your actual R-value against the Department of Energy’s recommended R-38 to R-60 for our climate zone. If your attic insulation has settled from 12 inches to 8 inches, you’ve lost about 30% of its original thermal resistance - and we’ll show you the math.
Duct Leakage Test
A duct leakage test pressurizes your HVAC duct system to measure how much conditioned air is escaping into unconditioned spaces like attics, crawl spaces, or wall cavities. We seal the registers and use a duct blaster fan to apply 25 pascals of pressure, then calculate total leakage as a percentage of system airflow and identify whether leaks are on the supply or return side. In Georgetown, where summer attic temperatures cook ductwork for months, we routinely find 20-35% leakage in homes with flex duct runs over 15 years old - you’re paying to air-condition your attic. The test takes about 90 minutes and produces a printed report with leakage percentages and a prioritized repair list.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Home Energy Audit
We’ve worked with insulation and air-sealing materials from Rockwool, CertainTeed, and Icynene on hundreds of Georgetown-area jobs, and we know how each performs in our specific climate conditions. Rockwool’s stone wool batts handle Georgetown’s humidity cycles without sagging, which matters when we’re adding insulation after air sealing in older homes near the historic square. CertainTeed’s fiberglass products integrate cleanly with their own air-sealing accessories, so we can document a continuous thermal and pressure boundary. Icynene’s open-cell spray foam gives us the expansion control we need for irregular framing cavities in the custom builds popping up along Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
We’ve also specified Demilec closed-cell foam for crawl space encapsulations in the low-lying areas near the San Gabriel River where groundwater intrusion is a recurring issue. Whether your home was built with Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, GreenFiber, or any other manufacturer, our audit will assess what’s there now and recommend materials based on performance data, not brand loyalty. We source from all major suppliers with no proprietary lock-in - the right product for your specific assembly is the only criterion that matters.
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AfterSigns You Need Home Energy Audit Right Now
- Your upstairs rooms stay 8-15 degrees hotter than downstairs in summer. This isn’t normal in a properly sealed and insulated home. In Georgetown’s two-story builds, we find that unsealed top plates and kneewall bypasses allow attic air to pour into second-floor framing cavities, overwhelming the HVAC system. An audit will pinpoint the exact leakage paths and show you whether air sealing alone will solve it or if insulation upgrades are also warranted.
- Your energy bills have increased 25% or more year-over-year with no rate change. When usage spikes without a corresponding change in rates or occupancy, the building envelope has usually degraded. We see this in Georgetown homes after rodent activity in attics, following DIY insulation projects that disturbed existing air barriers, or when aging duct tape fails on flex duct connections. The audit separates envelope problems from HVAC equipment problems so you don’t replace a perfectly good air conditioner.
- You feel drafts near outlets, baseboards, or can lights even when windows are closed. These are telltale signs of pressure boundary failures at the thermal envelope. In Georgetown’s 1990s and 2000s subdivisions, we regularly find that can lights installed without airtight housings create a direct path between conditioned space and attic. A blower-door test combined with thermal imaging will map every leak so repairs can be targeted instead of guessed.
- Your home was built before 2012 and has never had an energy assessment. Texas energy code requirements tightened significantly in 2009 and 2012, and pre-code homes often lack basic air-sealing details that are now mandatory. If you own in Georgetown’s established neighborhoods like Georgetown Village or Northlake, an audit will reveal whether your home meets current standards and what upgrades will deliver the fastest payback.
- You’re considering solar panels, a new HVAC system, or a room addition. Any major energy investment should start with understanding your home’s actual load. We’ve audited Georgetown homes where the owner was quoted a 5-ton replacement unit, but proper air sealing and insulation would have dropped the load to 3.5 tons - a $2,000+ equipment savings that also reduces long-term operating costs. The audit gives you the data to right-size any capital improvement.
Our Home Energy Audit Process - Step by Step
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Schedule and confirm. Call (254) 970-2136 or text us - a live person answers 24/7, no voicemail loops. We’ll confirm your address in Georgetown, ask about your specific concerns, and send a written appointment confirmation with your technician’s name. Under Haven Standard: Arrive on schedule, you get a named technician and a text when they are on the way.
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Pre-audit interview and walkthrough. Your technician arrives in a marked vehicle, uniformed and background-checked. We’ll walk the home with you to note comfort complaints, recent energy bills, any renovation history, and whether you’ve observed moisture, pests, or odors. This context shapes where we focus diagnostic time - a home with ice dam history in Georgetown’s occasional freeze gets different attention than one with south-facing glass load issues.
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Diagnostic testing sequence. We perform the blower-door test first to establish baseline leakage, then run thermal imaging while the house is depressurized so leaks are exaggerated and visible. Duct leakage testing follows if HVAC distribution is a suspected problem. Every reading is logged in real time on a tablet, not scribbled on a clipboard for later transcription.
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Insulation and envelope inspection. With diagnostics complete, we enter the attic and crawl space with headlamps and cameras to photograph insulation depth, air-sealing quality at penetrations, moisture staining, and structural or pest damage. In Georgetown’s limestone-heavy soils, we pay particular attention to crawl space vapor barrier integrity - groundwater wicks through exposed earth and destroys R-value from below.
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Written report and prioritized recommendations. Before we leave, you receive a printed summary with blower-door numbers, thermal images, insulation depth measurements, duct leakage percentages, and a prioritized scope of work with flat pricing for each item. No work starts without your written approval and a signed scope. The full photo record and detailed report follow by email within 24 hours.
How Much Does Home Energy Audit Cost in Georgetown?
A standard home energy audit in Georgetown runs $250-$400 for homes under 3,500 square feet; see how much Home Energy Audit costs for a full breakdown, with larger or multi-zone properties ranging $400-$600. Here’s how typical scenarios break down:
- Basic audit (blower door + thermal imaging + insulation inspection): $250-$325 for single-story homes under 2,500 sq ft in neighborhoods like Serenada or Chandler Creek.
- Full audit with duct leakage testing: $325-$450 for two-story homes or any property with suspected HVAC distribution issues, common in the larger builds near Berry Creek Ranch and Cimarron Hills.
- Comprehensive audit with combustion safety testing: $400-$600 for homes with gas appliances where we include CO spillage testing and draft pressure measurements, often requested in Georgetown’s older stock near the university district.
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Homes with multiple HVAC systems require additional duct leakage tests. Crawl space access that’s been sealed or built over adds time. And if we’re auditing a home with active moisture issues, we may recommend adding a moisture meter survey with hygrometer logging - that’s typically $75-$125 additional.
What affects price most is scope, not square footage alone. A 1,800 sq ft home with three attic accesses, a sealed crawl space, and two gas fireplaces takes longer to audit thoroughly than a 2,800 sq ft home with a single attic hatch and all-electric systems. We quote flat prices based on the specific work, not hourly rates that balloon if we find complications.
How to avoid overpaying: Be wary of “free” audits from insulation companies that use them as lead generation - the assessment is often superficial and the recommended scope always includes their product. Also avoid auditors who won’t show you live readings or explain what the numbers mean. A legitimate blower-door test takes 45-60 minutes to set up and run properly; anyone in and out in 15 minutes is performing theater, not diagnostics.
What’s included in our free estimate: If you choose to proceed with recommended work, the audit fee is credited toward your project. Our written scope includes flat pricing, material specifications, the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and a written warranty - Haven Standard Clause 1, always. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from another contractor; bring us their scope and we’ll review it with you line by line.
Home Energy Audit Near Georgetown - Our Service Area
We perform home energy audits throughout Georgetown and respond to surrounding communities including Round Rock, Brushy Creek, Leander, Hutto, Cedar Park, Jollyville, Wells Branch, Pflugerville, Taylor, Lago Vista, and Manor. Response time to Georgetown proper is same-day or next-day for scheduling; outlying areas like Taylor and Lago Vista typically see 24-48 hour availability. If you’re in Williamson County or northern Travis County and your home was built before 2015, you’re likely in our service territory. Call (254) 970-2136 to confirm.
Serving Georgetown, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Georgetown area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Home Energy Audit in Georgetown
A home energy audit is a systematic diagnostic assessment of your building envelope, insulation, and HVAC distribution to identify where conditioned air is escaping and energy is being wasted. Our audit combines a blower-door test, thermal imaging, insulation inspection, and optional duct leakage testing to produce a prioritized scope of repairs with expected performance improvements. You’ll receive before-and-after blower-door numbers if air sealing is performed, plus a documented photo record of every finding.
A standard audit takes 2.5 to 4 hours depending on home size, accessibility, and whether duct leakage testing is included. Two-story homes in Georgetown’s newer developments add time for additional attic access and zone-by-zone thermal scanning. We schedule a morning or afternoon block and stay until the diagnostics are complete - we don’t book back-to-back appointments that force us to rush.
Most Round Rock Home Energy Audit services and those in Georgetown cost between $250 and $400 for homes under 3,500 square feet, with larger properties or those requiring duct leakage testing running $400-$600. The audit fee is credited toward any work you choose to proceed with, and we provide a written scope with flat pricing before any repairs begin. Call (254) 970-2136 for an exact quote based on your home’s specifics - estimates are free.
Yes, we regularly audit and upgrade homes with Rockwool, CertainTeed, and all major insulation brands. Our assessment is manufacturer-agnostic - we evaluate thermal performance, installation quality, and air-sealing integration regardless of what’s currently in your walls or attic. If replacement or supplementation is needed, we source from Rockwool, CertainTeed, Icynene, Demilec, and other suppliers with no proprietary lock-in.
We don’t classify energy audits as emergency services, but we do answer calls 24/7 and can often schedule within 24-48 hours for urgent situations like post-storm damage assessments or pre-purchase inspections with tight closing timelines. If you’re experiencing an active HVAC failure or safety concern like a gas leak, call your utility or HVAC contractor first - then call us for the envelope assessment once the immediate hazard is resolved.
The audit itself is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise - if we miss a condition that should have been identified, we return at no charge. Any work performed following the audit carries its own written warranty: air sealing and insulation work is warranted for 10 years, and we provide before-and-after blower-door documentation so you can verify the result. Haven Standard: Have it in writing, always.
Close all windows and exterior doors at least 4 hours before we arrive, and avoid operating exhaust fans or the clothes dryer during that window - we need the house in a “normal” pressure state for accurate blower-door results. Gather 12 months of utility bills if you have them, and make a list of specific comfort complaints room by room. If you have a fireplace, don’t use it for 24 hours prior; ashes and hot coals must be fully cool for combustion safety testing.
Schedule Your Home Energy Audit Service in Georgetown Today
Call (254) 970-2136 now - a live person answers 24/7, and we’ll have a technician to your Georgetown home with a written price in hand before any work starts. Every audit includes our Documented Photo Record, and on applicable jobs you’ll receive before-and-after blower-door numbers that prove the performance change. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all work, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. No obligation, no pressure, no surprises.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner at Topside Attic Insulation Georgetown, serving Georgetown, Round Rock, Brushy Creek, and surrounding communities including Hutto Home Energy Audit services since 2016.